Safaniya 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Safaniya 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 23 N,49 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.383333
  • Longitude: 49.233333
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAFANIYA 1
Type supply vessel
Flag SA
Length 44.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 509
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H3162/69 17.4.74 H3162/69 17.4.74 SUNK IN ZULUF OILFIELD IN 282300N, 491400E, IN ABOUT 100FT, WITH 70FT OVER IT. (MENAS 21.3.74). INS AS WK PA 21MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 8, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY TODD SHIPYARDS CORPORATION, HOUSTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARABIAN AMERICAN OIL CO. WHILE MANOUVERING INTO POSITION STRUCK THE SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF PLATFORM 'ZULUF 12/17' AND LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SAFANIYA 1 wreck located?

The SAFANIYA 1 wreck is located at coordinates 28 23 N,49 14 E.

How deep is the SAFANIYA 1 and where exactly is it located?

The SAFANIYA 1 lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 28 23 N,49 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAFANIYA 1?

The seabed around the SAFANIYA 1 lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SAFANIYA 1 sink?

The SAFANIYA 1 sank on Feb 8, 1974.

When was the wreck of the SAFANIYA 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SAFANIYA 1 was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SAFANIYA 1 belong to?

The SAFANIYA 1 belonged to SA.

What was the tonnage of the SAFANIYA 1?

The SAFANIYA 1 had a tonnage of 509 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAFANIYA 1?

The SAFANIYA 1 is classified as a supply vessel.

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